SkillsUSA Massachusetts Overview and Key Concepts

Emblem

A symbol representing SkillsUSA.

Shield

Patriotism.

Gear

Industrial Society.

Torch

Knowledge.

Orbital Circles

Technology.

Hands

Individual.

Red & White

Individual states and chapters.

Blue

Common union of the states and chapters.

Gold

Individual - most important element of SkillsUSA.

Mission

Empowering its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens.

Motto

Preparing for Leadership in the World of Work.

Creed

I believe in the Dignity of Work, the American Way of Life, Education, Fair Play, satisfaction achieved by good work, and high moral and spiritual standards.

Smart Goals

Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound goals.

Personal Skills

Integrity, Work ethic, professionalism, responsibility, adaptability, flexibility, self motivation.

Workplace Skills

Communication, decision making, teamwork, multi-cultural sensitivity and awareness, planning, organizing and management, leadership.

Technical Skills

Computer and technology literacy, job-specific skills, safety and health, service orientation, professional development.

Ethics

Conduct or attitudes toward work or a philosophy dealing with rules of right or proper conduct.

Work Ethic

Doing high-quality, ethical work in an efficient way.

Self-Motivation

Taking initiative.

Responsibility

Consistency and dependability.

Customer Service

When you consistently meet or exceed your customer's expectations.

Shadowing

Observing someone you respect doing their job.

Resume

Document that many employers use to identify worker applicants' qualifications for employment.

Perseverance

A worker who continues difficult tasks until they are completed.

Compromise

Settlement of differences between opposing sides in which each makes concessions.

Time Management

The process of direction and controlling activities with regard to use of time.

Cultural Sensitivity

The mixing and blending of many people of different cultures who are involved in a similar activity or setting.

Reliability

A worker who can be counted on to complete assigned tasks without constant supervision.

Long Term Goal

A goal that describes your plan for retirement.

Entrepreneur

A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture.

Communication

Process that includes a sender and a receiver each giving feedback to the other.

Organization Chart

The diagram or chart that shows how a company or business is structured.

Confidence

Individual who believes in and respects him or herself.

Cultural Diversity

The mixing and blending of many people of different cultures who are involved in a similar activity or setting.

Priority

An item or task that requires immediate action.

Gross

A person's income before any deductions.

Role Model

Defines a person of quality character whom others try to emulate.

Professional Development

The process of improving your capabilities through access to education and training opportunities in the workplace, through an outside organization or by watching others.

Survey

Study to evaluate something in detail using a set of questions aimed at a specific group of people.

Goal Statement

What is going to happen, when will it happen, how will it happen.

External customer

Example: the person getting their car repaired at an auto shop.

Honest

Free of deceit and untruthfulness, sincere.

Agenda

Written list of the business that will take place during a meeting and should always be prepared and provided to participants.

Main Motion

Process you would use in a formal business meeting if you have an idea you want the group to consider.

Grounding

Intentionally creating a low-resistance path that connects to the earth.

Industry-validated credential

Available through SkillsUSA that demonstrates proficiency in the skills within the SkillsUSA Framework.

Experiences

Within SkillsUSA's curriculum offerings, the premier employability skills development program.

History of SkillsUSA

Founded in 1965, originally called VICA - vocational industrial clubs of America.

National Officers

Elected yearly - 15.

Exhibiting Professionalism

Attire, personal grooming, speech.

Motion

To make a motion.

Pledge

Upon my honor, I pledge to prepare myself by diligent study and ardent practice to become a worker whose services will be recognized as honorable by my employer and fellow workers.

Program of Work

Advocacy and Marketing, Community Engagement, Financial Management, Leadership Development, Partner and Alumni Engagement, Workplace Experiences.

Officer Duties

Roles and responsibilities of SkillsUSA officers.

Historian

Maintains website with updates.

President

Presides over meetings, conducts meetings using parliamentary procedure.

Vice President

Presides at meetings and functions in the absence of the president.

Secretary

Keeps all records for continuous reference to all that has happened.

Parliamentarian

Acts as the district authority and consultant to the president on procedural matters.

Reporter

Prepares and distributes news releases to local media.

Treasurer

Keeps the record of district funds.

Regional Vice Presidents

Regional ambassadors, representative of larger districts in a state.

What is this years theme?

Ignite your Potential